Lead/Staff Software Engineer - REMOTE

Webflow is the agentic web marketing platform for modern marketing teams, helping organizations build, manage, and optimize high-performing web experiences that drive predictable growth and strengthen brand trust. Building at Webflow will need grit, because we move fast, without ever sacrificing craft or quality. We’re looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity to help us identify and advocate for strategic changes, and play a key role in shaping Webflow's architecture and guiding the company's future. The Staff Engineer is a seasoned expert with an exceptionally strong technical and functional background, consistently incorporating emerging technologies into engineering products and best practices. Recognized as a subject matter expert, they lead major Engineering projects and strategic initiatives, showcasing in-depth knowledge of industry trends and effectively communicating complex technical issues. This individual contributes significantly to long-term strategic business thinking and drives Engineering innovation.
Location: Remote-first (United States; Full-time
Permanent
This role is also eligible to participate in Webflow's company-wide bonus program. Payouts are based on company performance against established financial and operational goals.
Application deadline: applications accepted on an ongoing basis until position is closed and filled
Reporting to the Senior Director, Developer Productivity

As a Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity , you’ll …
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements to architect, design and deliver high-quality solutions
Conduct thorough architectural reviews to help guide and shape Webflow’s technology stack
Be a model for engineering innovation in the industry working with partners, customers, and investors
You’ll thrive as a Staff Software Engineer, Developer Productivity if:
AI-first is your default operating mode
You have a genuine passion for building internal platforms where agents are first-class tenants; designing the APIs, guardrails, and observability that let humans and autonomous systems ship together without friction.
You exhibit proficiency in programming languages such as JavaScript, TypeScript with hands-on experience with modern web technology such as React, Node.js, Tailwind.css, and frameworks such as Next.js and Remix.
You have a solid grasp of containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes and extensive experience designing APIs
You possess a deep understanding of monorepo management, including the design and architectural patterns required to maintain performance and developer sanity at scale.
You can navigate the trade-offs between Developer Experience (DX) and platform-native technologies, ensuring our stack (JavaScript, TypeScript, React, etc.) You effectively connect the dots across multiple engineering teams, collaborating with senior leaders to architect high-quality solutions that balance speed with security and stability.
You are committed to cultivating an inclusive team culture and mentoring other engineers to foster a high-performance, continuous-learning environment.
You stay curious and open to growth — demonstrating a proactive embrace of AI, and actively building and applying fluency in emerging technologies to elevate how we work, drive faster outcomes, and expand collective impact.
Build lasting customer trust. We build trust by taking action that puts customer trust first.
Deliver with speed, quality, and craft. We move fast because the moment demands it, and we do so without lowering the bar.
Ownership in what you help build. Every permanent Webflower receives equity (RSUs) in our growing, privately held company.
Health coverage that actually covers you. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time employees and their dependents, with Webflow covering most premiums.
Support for every stage of family life . 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents and 6+ weeks of additional paid leave for birthing parents. Flexible vacation, paid holidays, and a sabbatical program to help you recharge and come back inspired.
and support for retirement savings globally.
Bonus for building together. All full-time, permanent, non-commission employees are eligible for our annual WIN bonus program.
Temporary employees may be eligible for paid holiday and time off, statutory leaves of absence, and company-sponsored medical benefits depending on their Fixed Term Contract and their country/state of employment.
We are an Equal Opportunity (EEO)/Veterans/Disabled Employer and are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Not ready to apply, but want to be part of the Webflow community? Consider following our story on our Webflow Blog , LinkedIn , X (Twitter) , and/or Glassdoor .
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